Mandroiu is very much at the crossroads of his career.
What I saw of him in Ireland hasn't quite manifested itself here in England. Yes ,it's a big jump in standard and that takes time to acclimatise to.
I think he was a bit unlucky to be playing under Kennedy. He certainly had issues with Mandroiu and that wouldn't have helped and the midfield has suffered multiple injuries meaning that he really has never had a long run in what would be his more favoured position as a playmaking more attacking type midfielder.
Tackles like he made yesterday in the box you learn not to do as a young teenager, it was just a poor decision but I dont think we have seen the best of him yet operating as he would like to.
I hope he gets another contract because there is still a lot more to come from him, especially if we can play him in a more free, creative, attacking midfield role.